Rachael Kirkconnell Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have gone through a lot of ups and downs since meeting on The Bachelor in the fall of 2020. However, six months and two breakups later, they’re officially back together. He confirmed the relationship status during an interview on The Pomp Podcast, where he explained that it took Rachael giving him an “ultimatum” for him to realize that he wanted to fully commit to being with her.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's relationship has been filled with ups and downs, but they're giving their love another chance. During the latest episode of the  podcast, the former star got candid about what pushed him and Kirkconnell to rekindle their romance, and why she gave him an «ultimatum.»«She was like, 'If you're going to make this work, let's do it.

The reality of romance. Matt James opened up about what pushed him to take his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell more seriously ahead of the pair’s reconciliation last month.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are about to take a huge step in their relationship, according to an inside source.

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It’s no secret The Bachelor franchise has had some serious issues with diversity — long before the Rachael Kirkconnell scandal even happened. And while ABC attempted to somewhat fix this by casting Rachel Lindsay as the first Black Bachelorette in 2017, the 36-year-old had difficulties with some of the Black men who, apparently, were purposefully cast because they didn’t like to date Black women.

Going strong! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell packed on the PDA while spending time together in Miami on Monday, May 17, amid their recent reconciliation.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are going strong! The Bachelor couple, who confirmed that they had rekindled their romance in April, were spotted enjoying a day together at the beach in Miami. Matt and Rachael both looked amazing in their swimsuits during their May 17 jaunt to the shore. See the pics of their vacation HERE!

Going strong! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell packed on the PDA while spending time together in Miami on Monday, May 17, amid their recent reconciliation.

Tayshia Adams is opening up her new gig! ET recently spoke to the 30-year-old reality star about how she felt when she and Kaitlyn Bristowe were tapped to fill in for Chris Harrison as hosts on Katie Thurston's upcoming season of .«I was shocked. Of course I was shocked,» she said of landing the job, which became available when Chris Harrison decided to step away from the franchise after defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's past racist actions.

For the love of Chris! Catherine Giudici weighed in on Chris Harrison’s step back as the host of Bachelor Nation following his Rachael Kirkconnell controversy earlier this year.

She should know! Catherine Giudici, one half of one of the most successful couples in Bachelor history, shared some tips for Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell as they give their romance another try.

Matt James opened up about his experience on The Bachelor and dished about what really went down (or didn’t) during his Fantasy Suite dates.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are giving it another go, but this time the cameras are off. On the finale of his season of, James fell for Kirkconnell, but by the time aired, the two had called it quits. Their breakup came after a TikTok user accused Kirkconnell of previously bullying her for dating Black men.

More to say. Matt James’ season of The Bachelor ended almost two months ago, but the former NFL player, 29, still has a lot on his mind.

It looks like Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are giving it another go.

Nearly two months after the season 25 finale of “The Bachelor”, Matt James is opening up about where his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell stands now.

They’re really trying. Just days after Matt James said he’s “focusing” on his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell, the on-again, off-again couple were spotted holding hands and enjoying a spa day in New York City.

It appears Katie Thurston may have found love!

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are giving it another shot.

Matt James confesses he is giving Rachael Kirkconnell another shot!

Matt James is focusing on his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell. The star revealed in a new interview that he's trying to work things out with Kirkconnell following their highly publicized split and fallout from her racism controversy. «I've seen Rachael a handful of times,» James told .

The Bachelor dramatic. Even on a franchise known for scandal, Matt James as the show's first Black male lead brought to the surface contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's .

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are giving their relationship another chance. “I’ve seen Rachael a handful of times,” The Bachelor star told People.

Giving love a shot! Bachelor’s Matt James revealed that he is seeing ex Rachael Kirkconnell after sparking reconciliation rumors earlier this month during outings in New York and California.

Matt James and the woman he gave his final rose to on The Bachelor, Rachael Kirkconnell, have been the subject of a ton of rumors lately.

Trying again, again? Just days after Bachelor exes Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell were spotted together in California, new details surrounding their reunion have emerged.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell were photographed together over the weekend in L.A., marking the second time they've been seen together since their breakup was revealed on in March.The pair were spotted out with friends twice over the weekend: once on Friday at Bear Flag Fish Co. in Newport Beach, Calif.

Turns out these two just can’t quit each other!